Committee Officer

About The Team

The University Secretary’s Office is at the core of university governance from both an internal and external perspective. Our mission is to enable all staff to work towards the University’s objectives efficiently, effectively, ethically and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The purpose of the University Secretary’s Office is to develop, implement, support and provide advice on a governance structure which is legally sound and adequately documented for everything we do. The Committee Officer works to ensure best practice support for governance and management committees and working groups.

Your New Role

In this role you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of allocated committees and ad hoc working parties. You will provide high-level advice to the Chair, develop strategic workplans to ensure agenda alignment and oversee the timely preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes and action items through the committee system. Your expertise in research and document development will help guide committee deliberations and you will play a critical role in preparing insightful reports.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase- Flexible work arrangements- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role- Indigenous Language Allowance- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit- Employee Assistance Program- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent substantial high level administrative and secretariat experience.- High level working knowledge of agenda preparation, meeting procedures and minute taking.-
- Organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively.- Understanding of and commitment to the confidentiality of information.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to David Jupp, Secretary to Academic Council,

and quote JR103304 as the reference.

Applications Close on 5 February 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.